Gibson Les Paul Special 1957 TV Yellow
Reverb Estimated Used Price Range
- $7,795 — $12,545
Slightly higher-end than the Les Paul Jr but still considered a student-level guitar, the Les Paul Special was introduced in 1955 with a pair of P-90 pickups. Like other Les Paul models, the Les Paul Special underwent a total transformation at the end of the '50s. The model has been reissued several times since and remains in production.
Years of Production: 1955 - 1959 (switched to SG body), 1976 - 1995, 1998 - present
Body Style: Single cutaway solidbody
Wood Composition: Mahogany body, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Two single-coil P90 pickups, Single-piece bridge/tailpiece, Laminated pickguard, Two volume and two tone knobs, Dot inlays.
Finish Specifications: TV Yellow was designed to be seen on black and white television.
Notable Players: Bob Marley, John Lennon, Martin Barre
